Aquaculture species

Aquaculture species

Around a hundred different species are currently farmed in aquaculture operations around the world. Some examples of animals farmed in aquaculture in the EU illustrate the wide variety.

10 fact sheets on the aquaculture species with the highest production rates in the European Union. Each fact sheet presents information on various aspects of the species: biology, different farming techniques, production and trade, and nutritional value. Each sheet also includes a recipe presenting a simple and tasty way to cook the particular fish or mollusc.

The 2018 Economic report of the EU Aquaculture Sector shows a strong and growing sector. In 2016, the EU aquaculture sector has produced and sold 1.4 million tonnes of seafood, worth almost €5 billion. Profits of the sector have doubled between 2014 and 2016. Employment figures demonstrate that aquaculture firms are providing more and more stable employment opportunities.

Following months of discussions, the European Commission and the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) have secured today a 10-year pledge to rebuild the Black Sea fish stocks, protect the region's ecological and economic wealth and boost the development of sustainable Black Sea aquaculture.